Get Ready for Two More Supermoons Before the Year Ends

Have you missed your shot at seeing a "supermoon" in its full glory this year? Whether it was a cloudy night or you were stuck indoors, don't worry, because CNN reports that you have two more chances before the year ends, and one of them could be the biggest of 2016.

That milestone supermoon is the next one to come, and will be seen on November 14. This supermoon is the closest full moon that we'll see this century, and it won't come this close again until 2034.

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The last supermoon of the year will be visible on December 14, but it'll come with a catch. Its bright light will drown out the gorgeous Geminid meteor shower, which usually makes 100 meteors per hour visible in the sky. This year, you'll barely be able to see a dozen at a time.

So what exactly is a supermoon? CBS News notes that it's a new or a full moon that is within 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth in its orbit. Some people often use the term to describe a full moon that's closer than average to Earth. A true "supermoon" can be up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a typical full moon. So cross your fingers and hope for clear night skies so you can catch the moon in its full glory twice before the year is up.